Tag #Ponzi Scheme

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Paul Regan Indicted on Multi-Million Dollar Ponzi Scheme Charges

Paul Regan, through his companies Next Level Holdings LLC, Yield Wealth Ltd, and Yield Capital Management, defrauded over 330 investors of more than $63 million in a Ponzi scheme involving fake high-yield term deposits and forged insurance documents, resulting in both criminal and civil charges.

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SEC Alleges $140 Million Ponzi Scheme by Georgia Republican

The SEC filed a civil lawsuit against Georgia Republican Brant Frost IV and his company, First Liberty Building and Loan, for allegedly defrauding 300 investors of $140 million through a Ponzi scheme; Frost allegedly misappropriated over $19 million for personal use and made $570,000 in political co...

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California Real Estate Mogul Arrested for $30 Million Ponzi Scheme

A California real estate mogul, Kenneth W. Mattson, was arrested for allegedly running a 15-year Ponzi scheme that defrauded hundreds of investors out of nearly $30 million, using new investors' money to pay off previous ones and concealing profits from the sale of properties; he faces multiple fede...

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Trump Administration Highlights Social Security Achievements in First 100 Days

During President Trump's first 100 days, the administration announced over $14.8 billion in retroactive Social Security payments to over 2 million people and over $1 billion in cost savings for fiscal year 2025, while addressing concerns about data accuracy and fraud.

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Financial Planner Jailed for $4.5 Million Ponzi Scheme, Betting Agencies Criticized

A 32-year-old financial planner, Anthony Del Vecchio, was sentenced to more than seven years in prison for defrauding family and friends of almost $4.5 million to fund a gambling addiction, prompting criticism of online betting agencies for their role in facilitating the crime.

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Spanish Financial Group Herrero Brigantina Accused of €142 Million Fraud

A Spanish financial group, Herrero Brigantina, allegedly defrauded €142 million from tens of thousands of investors, using the funds for luxury spending and real estate, according to a police investigation involving 118 bank accounts and numerous implicated individuals.

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Georgia Businessman Under Investigation for $140 Million Ponzi Scheme

Georgia businessman Edwin Brand Frost IV and his company, Liberty Building & Loan, are under investigation for an alleged $140 million Ponzi scheme involving misappropriated investor funds for personal use, including political donations, and lavish spending; authorities have frozen assets.

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SEC Sues Georgia Republican for Alleged \$140 Million Ponzi Scheme

Brant Frost IV, a prominent Georgia Republican, and his company, First Liberty Building and Loan, are accused in an SEC lawsuit of running a \$140 million Ponzi scheme that defrauded 300 investors, with Frost allegedly misusing \$19 million in funds for personal expenses and political contributions.

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Indian Animation Investment Scam Defrauds Investors of 400 Crore Rupees

In Andhra Pradesh, India, Vankat Satya Lakshmi Karan, operating "U Pix Creations Animation," defrauded investors of approximately 400 crore rupees (around $48 million USD) by promising doubled returns on investments, with police currently investigating and seeking more victims.

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CBEX Crypto Platform Crash in Lagos Leaves Investors with Heavy Losses

In Lagos, Nigeria, investors stormed the CBEX cryptocurrency trading platform's office after it crashed, leaving investors with significant losses, including at least one death and a suicide attempt; the EFCC is investigating.

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Spanish Police Bust €37.2 Million Cryptocurrency Fraud

Spanish National Police arrested eight individuals in Málaga, Murcia, and Madrid for a cryptocurrency investment fraud totaling €37.2 million (400 BTC), involving a Ponzi scheme that defrauded 3,646 users from 36 countries, with investigations beginning in 2022 after a victim reported the scheme.

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Social Security Trust Fund Projected to Deplete by 2035

The Social Security Trust Fund, which currently supplements FICA taxes to cover retirement and disability benefits, is projected to be depleted by 2035, potentially reducing benefits by 17% unless Congress acts to increase funding or reduce benefits.

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